Gillingham driving test centre
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Test centre address: Unit 1, Astra Park, Courteney Road, Gillingham, Kent ME8 0EZ
Gillingham's driving test centre is at Astra Park on Courteney Road, in the Medway towns. It's a busy one, taking learners from Gillingham, Chatham, Rainham, Rochester, Strood and Sittingbourne.
14,886 car tests were taken there in a year, which puts it among the busiest in the country, and the pass rate is 56.4%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
Maidstone is about 8 miles away in a straight line, nearer 12 by road. Tilbury looks close on a map at about 12 miles, but it's the other side of the Thames, so the drive is closer to 30. You can see how they compare further down.
How long is the wait at Gillingham driving test centre?
If you book at Gillingham on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 23.8 weeks away. That's about the same as most test centres.
You don't have to wait that out or keep checking yourself. Earlier dates come free as driving test cancellations, when other learners move or cancel theirs, and we watch for them on your behalf. We usually find learners an earlier test date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, and often within a few days. The test itself may still be a few weeks away, but it's earlier than the date you'd get booking on your own.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at Gillingham?
In the latest official figures, 56.4% of driving tests at Gillingham were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 57.2%.
Pass rates depend on a lot of things, including how busy the roads are and how ready people are on the day, so don't read too much into a few points either way.
How we help you find an earlier test at Gillingham
- Tell us what you needPick Gillingham and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Gillingham, so you don't have to keep checking.
- We let you knowAs soon as we find an earlier date, we alert you by SMS and WhatsApp.
Getting an earlier test at Gillingham
Tell us you want Gillingham and the months you can do. We'll look for an earlier date and alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Want it? Reply YES. Not for you? Reply NO and we'll keep looking.
Already have a test booked? You don't need to cancel it. We can look for an earlier date and move it for you.
Nothing to pay upfront. You only pay if we find you a test and you say yes to it.
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Driving test centres near Gillingham
How Gillingham compares with the closest centres. Distances are in a straight line, so the drive may be a little further.
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate | Wait on your own |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham (Kent) | This centre | 56.4% | 23.8 weeks |
| Maidstone | 7.6 miles | 60.2% | 22.2 weeks |
| Tilbury | 12 miles | 50.4% | 24+ weeks |
| Southend-on-Sea | 13.8 miles | 47% | 24+ weeks |
| Basildon | 16 miles | 49.1% | 24+ weeks |
| Sevenoaks | 18.1 miles | 59% | 14 weeks |
Questions about Gillingham test centre
Where is Gillingham driving test centre?
Unit 1, Astra Park, Courteney Road, ME8 0EZ. Plenty of websites still show an ME8 0RZ postcode, which Royal Mail retired years ago, so use ME8 0EZ in your sat nav. There's a separate Medway centre on Ambley Road that mainly handles lorries and buses.
How do I find an earlier test at Gillingham?
With this many tests booked, dates free up often when learners cancel or move. Tell us when you can drive and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at Gillingham?
Yes, they turn up regularly here. We'll ring you as well as sending an SMS and WhatsApp, since short notice dates don't wait around.
What if I've already got a test booked?
Keep it. When you sign up, give us your booking reference (or theory test pass number). We look for an earlier date, text you when we find one, and only move your test if you reply YES.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Gillingham?
Booking on your own, the first week at Gillingham with a good choice of free dates is 23.8 weeks away. Through us, an earlier date usually appears within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.